Programs THE FIRST CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM to come to the United States from Poland since Martial Law was lifted will come to Northeastern Pennsylvania on Thursday, Nov. 29. A program, consisting of ‘‘Folk- lore of my Homeland” by the Pag- eant Orchestra of Zamosc and “A Musical Dream’ by the Folk Dance Group of the University of Lublin will be presented at 8 p.m. at the Wyoming Valley West Middle School, Chester Street, Kingston. Both of these groups have per- formed throughout Europe and will feature songs and colorful costumed dances of the various regions of Poland. The Polish Natational Union Branch 50 of Plymouth will sponsor the program with Edward Bialog- lowicz of Plymouth and Chester Stasyszyn of Larksville serving as co-chairmen. Tickets are available at the Ben Franklin Store in Plymouth. Pro- ceeds of the event will be used foi charitable and endowment funds of the numerous organizations support- ing the event. Meetings THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP VOL- UNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will conduct its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the township fire hall. All members are urged to be in attendance for this meeting. A social hour will follow with refresh- ments served. THE MOTHER-TO-BE PRO- GRAM of Nesbitt Memorial Hospi- tal offers excellent obstetrical care to the area’s expectant mothers. It is held every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the hospital’s Medical Arts Build- ing, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The program which was initiated in 1979 provides quality health care to both mother and baby regardless of one’s ability to pay. A compre- hensive fee, covering physician, obstetrical services and related hos- pital costs is available for patients without insurance. Program participants meet with staff members to ascertain a com- plete medical history. They are then assigned to a physician who will care for them during all stages of pregnancy. The program is com- pleted with a check-up six weeks after discharge from the hospital. The Mother-To-Be Program’s services include regular monthly examinations, blood work and ultra- sound procedures. An eight-week prenatal education program is available to parents providing infor- mation about natural childbirth and care of the newborn. For information on the Mother-To- Be Program, contact Nesbitt Memo- rial Hospital's Obstetrics Depart- ment at 288-8959. Workshops A WORKSHOP, ‘Beyond Coping With Christmas,” will be held at College Misericordia, here; Wednes- day and Thursday, Nov. 28 and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a follow-up session on Thursday, Jan. 10. Dr. Constance Kozel, RSM, will help participants discover holiday rush patterns and ‘how to slow down,” practical ways to cut holi- day spending; and how to prevent, cope with and live beyond holiday blues and loneliness. The sessions will also cover ways to develop richer meaning to gift giving and receiving; and make suggestions for a more relaxed, more joyous and spiritually rich holiday season. A consultant to hospitals and health care organizations, Dr. Kozel has conducted numerous workshops in the area. She is also an adjunct faculty member at College Miseri- cordia. : Reservation deadline is Monday, Nov. 26. The fee is $15.00 with a special discount for senior citizens. To make reservations, call the col- lege at 675-2181, ext. 331. The work- shop is sponsored by the Depart- ment of Special Programs. THE NEXT BACK MOUNTAIN PAK MEETING is at Kennedy Lounge, Merrick Hall, College Mis- ericordia, on Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. HOFBRAU HAUS FEATURING TRADITIONAL & AUTHENTIC GERMAN CUISINE With one of the finest German, Cuisines this side of the Rhine. SPECIAL ATTRACTION NOV. 23rd (Friday) Walt Groller World Famous Accordionist From 7-11 P.M. Cover charge $2.00 Without Dinner Enjoy our fine selection of German spirits, with Spirit! 3 % FOR RESERVATIONS ‘THE ONE AND ONLY’ Your BAVARIAN $ CALL 639-5030 AAPA ANE AR AANA AY MENTARY SCHOOL P.T.O. will hold its second meeting of the school year on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Guest speaker for the evening will be a noted child psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Sternlieb, whose topic will be “How to Build Your Child’s Self- Concept.” Dr. Sternlieb’s presenta- tion will allow for an open discus- sion with parents offering valuable information and incite concerning our childrens’ feelings and behav- ior. Babysitting will be provided only for children up to and including the fourth grade age. Refreshments will follow. Lectures DR. ANN HILL, anthropologist and scholar, will present a lecture on ‘Religion in China,” Monday, Nov. 26, 8 p.m., at College Miseri- cordia, here, in Merrick Hall. The lecture will be accompanied by a slide presentation developed during Dr. Hill’s 1984 summer visit to China, where she studied in the language program at Peking Uni- versity. This journey was funded by a grant from the Council on Interna- tional Educational Exchange. As an author and expert on Chinese culture, Dr. Hill has presented numerous papers at col- leges throughout the United States. Her most recent article, “Some Aspects of Kinship and Ethnicity Among Chinese in Thairland,” will be published in the January 1985 special issue on Overseas Chinese in the Journal of Comparative Family Studies. Sponsored by Misericordia’s Honors Program, Dr. Hill’s presen- tation on China is open to the public, without charge. Dr. Lee Williames, director of the Honors Program, recommends that reservations be made early by calling the college, at 675-2181, ext. 331. Events THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION of the Kingston Town- ship High School Class of 1939 will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas. A cocktail hour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at which time a class photograph will be taken. A dinner and business meeting will follow. Members of the reunion commit- tee are Ruth Gordon Farr, Ruth Schwartz Berghandler, Sarah Totten Gregory, Marian Turner Kittle, Ernest Holdredge, Ronald Fiendling and J. Wendell Jones. THE ALARMING RISE in reported incidents of child sexual abuse-assaults causes a reaction of panic among parents. While con- cerned about their children’s safety, most parents feel uneasy about dis- cussing this sensitive issue with their youngsters. Recognizing the need for parents to learn more about this topic, Nesbitt Memorial Hospital is spon- soring a community seminar enti- tled Sexual Molestation: What's a Parent to Do? Scheduled for Tues- day, Nov. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m., the seminar will be held in the Nesbitt Medical Arts Building Classroom, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Fea- tured speaker will be Kathie Flana- gan Herstek of the Victims Resource Center, Wilkes-Barre. The two-hour workshop will focus on providing specific information on how to teach sexual abuse preven- tion strategies to one’s children. In the wake of concern about day care facilities and other organized activi- ties for children, an overview of how to evaluate such programs will be presented. The program is free of charge. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, call Nesbitt Memorial Hospital’s Education Department at 288-1411, extension 4035, or the Victims Resource Center at 823-0766. Clinic NESBITT MEMORIAL HOSPI- TAL is sponsoring an Arthritis Clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 11 am. to 2 p.m. in the hospital’s Medical Arts Building. Dr. John Carey, a specialist in arthritis and rheumatology, con- ducts the program which provides physical examination and treatment plan. The results are forwarded to the patient’s physician for consulta- tion input and followup care. Patients requiring orthopedic or corrective surgery or extensive physical therapy are tested with a multidisciplinary approach known as CORE (Combined Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Evaluation). Patients, referred by their physi- cian, can make an appointment for the Arthritis Clinic by calling Nes- bitt’s Outpatient Registration office at 288-1411, extension 4130, Monday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. THE BACK MOUNTAIN JAY-C- ETTES will sponsor the annual “Pictures with Santa”. This non- profit, community service project will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Raves Nursery in Shavertown. All children are invited to visit with Santa and receive a treat. Pictures will be taken for $1.50 each. Church THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ACTIVITIES scheduled at the Shav- ertown United Methodist Church, 163 North Pioneer Avenue: Choir; 9:25 a.m., Cherub Choir; 9:45 a.m., Church School; 11 a.m. Wor- ship Service. November 26 - 7:30 p.m. Trustees. November 27 - Missions-C & S. Sales DALLAS FIRE AND AMBUL- ANCE AUXILIARY is selling Christmas Vigil Candles. Each set contains 12 candles, bags and sand. The cost is $2.00 per set. They will be available at the Borough Build- ing, Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30, Sun- days 1 to 4, Besecker Realty, Carol Carroll’s Beauty Shop or by calling Arlene Campbell 675-6492 or Blod- wen Shaffer 675-0661. Seminars IN ORDER iTO BETTER ACQUAINT parents and students of the proper procedures to follow in obtaining student financial aid for college, the Guidance Department of Bishop O’Reilly High School will offer a one-session financial aid seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. in the school library, second floor. The seminar, which is open to the public and free of charge, should prove timely, since many students are applying for admission to col- leges. The school is located at 316 North Maple Avenue in Kingston. For further information contact Sister Francis de Sales, RSM, Director of Guidance. to lecture Dr. Ronald Harris, endocrinolo- gist, Chairman of the Board of the Wyoming Valley Chapter (WVC) of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will present a free public lecture entitled ‘“‘An Overview of Diabetes Mellitus - 1984’ on Thurs- day, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Pomeroy’s Community Room at the Wyoming Valley Mall. The program is being offered as a public service by the local ADA Chapter and is the final presenta- tion in a four-part series which is being held in recognition of Novem- ber being designated National Dia- betes Month. 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